Fort Smith

Big Guns of the Civil War

Do you enjoy the thunder and smoke of Civil War cannon? Many people do but there is much more to cannons than just the booming sound. On May 3rd and…

The Life and Times of Mary O’Toole Parker

On April 19th at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, Fort Smith National Historic Site Volunteer Sue Robison will give a presentation on the life Mary Parker. Mary was the wife…

The Friday Wire: Herbal questions and downtown development

Voter opinions on medical marijuana, a new medical college chief, development in downtown Fort Smith, and less harassment in the workplace are part of the April 11 Friday Wire for…

Fort Smith area jobless rate falls to 7.4% in February

The Fort Smith regional metro jobless rate fell to 7.4% in February, but the size of the regional workforce and number of employed trailed that of February 2013. The February…

Retailers hope Easter sales will shake off winter doldrums

The Easter Bunny is a welcome sight for retailers hoping to shake off winter blues. One of the largest holiday spends of the year, Easter shopping is expected to top…

Wal-Mart and GE partner on LED innovation for retailers

Wal-Mart Stores said it’s serious about reducing energy costs with LED ceiling lighting fixtures engineered by its supplier partner GE. The retailer announced Thursday (April 10) it plans to use…

Boating Education Course

This course teaches the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating, is free and open to all ages. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986 must complete a boater education…

Family Recreational Day on the River

It is our first ever family oriented half day of activities on the Arkansas River, with some time no the Education Barge, time for canoeing on a tributary to the…

Family Recreational Day on the River

It is our first ever family oriented half day of activities on the Arkansas River, with some time no the Education Barge, time for canoeing on a tributary to the…

Kiwanis Fishing Derby

Youth ages 2-15 are invited to participate in the annual Fishing Derby. Check in begins at 8 am with weigh in at 11 am and lots of prizes!!

Snakes of Arkansas

Local reptile enthusiast will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity with a chance to see a…

Snakes of Arkansas

Local reptile enthusiast will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity with a chanve to see a…

Local reptile enthusiasts Jeremy Sloan and Brad Birchfield will present a family oriented live snake demonstration including the importance of snakes to our environment. This is a great family activity…

IBEP Classes

The International Bow Hunter Education Program is administered in Arkansas by the AGFC's Hunter Education Division. It is taught by certified bow hunter education volunteer instructors. The IBEP card is good for…

IBEP Classes

How to Make a Floating Wetland

A floating wetland island is a man-made ecosystem that mimics naturally occurring wetlands. They are constructed using native, perennial aquatic plants suspended in floating rafts. Come out and work with…

Back to School Bash

Youth of all ages are incited to join the education staff as we get ready for a new school year. Students will get the chance to create their own wildlife…

Owl Prowl and Summer Night Hike

Join a member of the education staff for an easy stroll along Wells Lake and the Beaver Creek Trail. We'll search for, and try to call in, owls- the most…